The Myriad Dao Secret Realm's spiraling staircase descended into an abyss where darkness pulsed like a living heart, devouring runes flaring like crimson comets across the stone walls. The *Ancestral Symbol*, fully formed with nine shards, an unlocked seal, and a *Devouring Core Orb*, thrummed with a 70% Qi absorption boost, resonating fiercely with the wolf core's relentless rhythm. At **Heavenly Fusion Stage 1** and **Soul Awakening Stage 18**, the path ahead crackled with peril—Chu Rong's seething envy and the Blood Fang Sect's remnants rallying for their final gambit. The *Heaven-Defying Comprehension System* stirred, its voice resolute:
> *"Task progress: 13,895/8000 CP. New task: Defeat the Blood Fang Sect's remnant overlord in the twelfth trial and unlock the Ancestral Symbol's third seal. Earn 8500 CP by the trial's end. Current CP: 13,895."*
A sharp exhale sliced the air. "An overlord? I'll crush their last hope." *Tempest Nether Barrage*—weaving lightning, fire, wind, shadow, earth, thunder, claws, illusions, sonic waves, bloodmist, shadow cloaking, dreamlike disorientation, fire, mist, abyssal shadows, phantom shadows, chaotic disruption, devouring power, and nether void energy—surged with *Envy Absorption*, *Wrath Empowerment*, *Relic Synergy*, and *Fury Amplification*, thriving on Chu Rong's jealousy and rising fury. The *Ancestral Symbol*'s legacy burned, a testament to Lin Dong's enduring might.
Chu Xue glided down the staircase, her *Ice Phoenix Palm* slicing through the abyss's suffocating mist, her ice-blue eyes scanning for threats. "The overlord's Qi is ancient, almost divine," she warned, her voice steady. Chu Rong stumbled behind, his Core Manifestation Stage 3 aura dim, his rage a storm. "You're stealing our future," he snarled, envy radiating like a wildfire.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 13,920."*
The staircase opened into a vast arena, its floor etched with a *Devouring Destiny Array*. The twelfth trial erupted—illusions of Qingyang Town's scorn morphed into Lin Dong's towering figure, accusing failure to restore the Lin Clan's glory. Anger surged, fists clenching, amplified by *Fury Amplification*.
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 13,960."*
A 180-meter divine sense, honed by *Soul Awakening Stage 18*, pierced the illusions, revealing a Rank 5 *Void Devouring Phoenix* at Heavenly Fusion Stage 2, its wings pulsing with annihilating Qi. *Beast Copying* activated, tracking its searing strikes.
> *"Observed: Void Phoenix Blaze. Copied as Void Phoenix Fist (Peak-Grade). CP +80. Current CP: 14,040."*
The phoenix screeched, flames warping reality. *Tempest Nether Barrage* countered, nether void energy shredding its aura. Fire, thunder, and devouring power crushed its wings, felling it in a cataclysmic clash. Chu Rong's envy blazed. "Another core stolen!"
> *"Beast defeated. CP +120. Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Anger detected from Chu Rong. CP +20. Current CP: 14,205."*
Anger flared, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 14,245."*
The array pulsed, and the Blood Fang Sect's remnant overlord emerged—a Heavenly Fusion Stage 3 man, his blood-red halberd radiating killing Qi. "I'm Xu Tian, overlord of Venerable Shadow Fang," he sneered, envy at the *Ancestral Symbol* palpable. "Your relics end here."
> *"Envy detected from Xu Tian. CP +60. Threat detected. CP +50. Current CP: 14,355."*
Chu Xue's sword gleamed. "His power's overwhelming. We need to strike as one." A nod answered. "Let's bury him."
Xu Tian's halberd slashed, blood Qi forming a crimson vortex of annihilation. *Tempest Nether Barrage* countered, devouring power scattering the vortex. Chu Xue's *Ice Phoenix Palm* froze the halberd's path, creating an opening. *Insight Surge* activated (CP -50, Total: 14,305), mind blazing with clarity. *Void Phoenix Fist* struck, annihilating Qi disorienting Xu Tian. He staggered, rage erupting.
> *"Anger detected from Xu Tian. CP +20. Current CP: 14,325."*
Xu Tian's vortex intensified, summoning a blood phoenix. Chu Rong attacked, his *Blazing Lion Fist* aiming to steal glory, but the vortex sent him crashing. His envy roared. "You're nothing without her!"
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 14,350."*
Anger surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 14,390."*
*Tempest Nether Barrage* fused with *Void Phoenix Fist*, creating *Tempest Phoenix Barrage*, a peak-grade art blending annihilating flames with elements.
> *"Skill Fusion successful. Tempest Phoenix Barrage created. CP +100. Current CP: 14,490."*
The new art erupted, phoenix flames and nether Qi shattering the blood phoenix. Chu Xue's ice Qi amplified the strike, felling Xu Tian. He collapsed, cursing. "Shadow Fang's legacy will haunt you."
> *"Remnant overlord defeated. CP +150. Current CP: 14,640."*
Chu Xue's breath steadied, her gaze flickering with awe. "You're rewriting the heavens." The system confirmed: *"No detection of system. Host's secret is safe."*
> *"Interaction analyzed. Ally trust increased. CP +20. Current CP: 14,660."*
The arena revealed a sealed vault, its *Ancestral Symbol Third Seal* pulsing with devouring Qi. Chu Rong lunged, desperate, but *Tempest Phoenix Barrage* sent him sprawling. The seal unlocked, merging with the *Ancestral Symbol*, boosting Qi absorption by 75%. The wolf core blazed, resonating fiercely.
> *"Ancestral Symbol Third Seal unlocked. Task completed. CP +120. Current CP: 14,780."*
Chu Rong's rage exploded. "You've stolen everything!" he roared, envy consuming him.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Anger detected from Chu Rong. CP +20. Current CP: 14,825."*
Anger surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 14,865."*
50 CP were spent on a *Qi Condensation Pill (Tier 18)*, pushing cultivation forward.
> *"Purchase confirmed. CP -50. Current CP: 14,815."*
The pill triggered a breakthrough to **Heavenly Fusion Stage 2**, aura surging with unmatched power.
> *"Cultivation breakthrough. Heavenly Fusion Stage 2 reached. CP +120. Current CP: 14,935."*
A hidden Blood Fang Sect operative, Heavenly Fusion Stage 4, watched from the shadows, their envy at the *Ancestral Symbol* intense.
> *"Envy detected from Blood Fang Sect operative. CP +50. Current CP: 14,985."*
The abyss trembled, revealing a glowing portal. Illusions grew savage—Lin Dong's legacy crushing family pride, Qingyang Town's scorn echoing. Anger burned, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 15,025."*
The *Comprehension Arena* activated, facing a shadow of Xu Tian's *Blood Vortex Halberd*. The system advised: *"Counter with phoenix flame redirection."* The shadow fell, art refined.
> *"Comprehension Arena training completed. CP +30. Current CP: 15,055."*
Chu Xue pointed to the portal. "The final trial awaits beyond. The Blood Fang Sect's remnants are cornered." Anger at their persistence surged, amplified:
> *"Anger detected from host. CP +40. Current CP: 15,095."*
50 CP were spent on a *Soul Condensation Pill (Tier 17)*, enhancing soul cultivation.
> *"Purchase confirmed. CP -50. Current CP: 15,045."*
The pill pushed to **Soul Awakening Stage 19**, divine sense reaching 190 meters.
> *"Soul cultivation breakthrough. CP +100. Current CP: 15,145."*
Chu Rong's glare burned from afar. "You'll pay," he muttered, envy a tempest.
> *"Envy detected from Chu Rong. CP +25. Current CP: 15,170."*
The portal pulsed with relic Qi, the *Ancestral Symbol*'s power radiating outward. The Blood Fang Sect's remnants and the *Devouring Illusion* prepared their final stand, but the *Heaven-Defying Comprehension System* burned, ready to forge a legend through the abyss.